[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

When I retired, I had to train replacements for several months, be available for a few months more incase of any glitches. When I actually left, the only thing anyone probably noticed is that someone wasn't drinking as much coffee as usual. I was likely forgotten even before I was actually gone. 😁

LOL. That reminds me of a Jack Nickolson movie where he retired as an insurance guy and prepared a detailed description of everything he did. His replacement threw the whole thing in the garbage without even looking at it. I think that is typical of a new guy who replaces a retiree.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I understand contracts. But, to me, announcing retirement a year before he retires is a mistake. He should not have been allowed to do that. Also, making a heartwarming farewell speech on Friday, and then, on Monday, he shows up as the host of the show again is ridiculous. And, I don't think Ryan Seacrest needs his help. Just my opinion.

Allowed?

Ever think that it was it was a mutual decision?

It's something that is done all of the time...

And "re-runs" are not him "showing up to host the show again"...

[JohnN]

mid-September is the new season with Ryan Seacrest. Enjoy Pat for 3 more months

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Pat Sajak announced a year ago that he was leaving the Wheel of Fortune show, but he is still there. The other day, he gave a farewell speech and said goodbye. But, I tuned in to the show today, and he is still there. I have nothing against Pat Sajak, but, if you are leaving, PLEASE LEAVE !!!

Tonight 6/12 is a repeat of 1/24/24.

[mtdjed]

Originally Posted by JohnN

mid-September is the new season with Ryan Seacrest. Enjoy Pat for 3 more months

With all the options for TV entertainment, you will see a young Pat for the next 100 years.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by JohnN

mid-September is the new season with Ryan Seacrest. Enjoy Pat for 3 more months

Exactly
Someone pointed it out earlier, none of this stuff is live programming.....it’s taped...in the can as they say. This is how it’s done across the board....the networks launch everything in the fall. He’s been paid and they’re just finishing out the season whether it’s a recent taping or a few months old. It’s business. I have no emotional attachment to Pat Sajak but I’m pretty sure the reboot/reimagined product with Seacrest will look nothing like a Pat episode...except for an older Vanna.

Every time I see Wheel....I think of Raymond (Dustin Hoffman) in Rain Man. “Look at the studio filled with glamorous merchandise. Fabulous and exciting bonus prizes. Over $150,000 waiting to be won as we present our big bonanza of cash on Wheel of Fortune”!

[Two Bills]

I have noticed, that a lot of dead people keep turning up on television as well.

[Eg_cruz]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Pat Sajak announced a year ago that he was leaving the Wheel of Fortune show, but he is still there. The other day, he gave a farewell speech and said goodbye. But, I tuned in to the show today, and he is still there. I have nothing against Pat Sajak, but, if you are leaving, PLEASE LEAVE !!!

So when he reported he was leaving…they said it was his last season not his last show. Of all things to worry about.